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Mahjong 101 is a beginner class held at Maison de Mahj in Lafayette, LA. It costs $75 (2 hours 30 minutes @ $75.00). The class is a one-off session. Schedule: Open-booking; select a date/time after purchase. Sections A and B offered. Minimum 3 players to hold.. Check Maison de Mahj's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$75(2 hours 30 minutes @ $75.00)
Duration2h 30m
ScheduleOpen-booking; select a date/time after purchase. Sections A and B offered. Minimum 3 players to hold.
MaterialsNot included — see price note
Best forTotal beginners with no prior Mahjong experience
Open-booking; select a date/time after purchase. Sections A and B offered. Minimum 3 players to hold.
Location
Maison de Mahj, Lafayette LA
Provider
Maison de Mahj
Booking
Available — see booking link
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Maison de Mahj before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in Lafayette
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in Lafayette — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Lafayette?
1 of the 4 mahjong lessons in Lafayette is free to attend; the rest run from $40 to $75 (typical: $60). Every figure is computed from the listings themselves, not estimated.
Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?
No. Beginner sessions start with the tiles themselves — how the walls are built, the Charleston, and what a finished hand looks like. Most run a short teach-the-rules round before play.
Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?
Tiles are supplied at almost every venue, and most classes lend or include the current year's card. If you'd like to confirm, the organiser's page says so.
How long does it take to learn mahjong?
Two hours is typical for a first lesson, and most people leave able to play a full hand with the card in front of them. Fluent recognition of the hands takes a season of regular play.
Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?
No. Tables run from retirees to college students — the game is pattern recognition and table talk, not a fitness test, and most groups are glad to have new players of any age.